TUESDAY 05/11/2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MOLLY!!!
Molly LOVES these 3 movements - probably because she owns everyone when they are in a workout! Enjoy and have fun!
We love you, Moll!
ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
Below are SUGGESTIONS of what you COULD add if you have the desire or time. It is not intended that you add more than ONE of them. And it is not necessary for you to add any of them at all! Just a few more tools for those interested.
PRE(best before main workout): OLY
EITHER(can be warm up or finisher): GYMNASTICS
SWAP(skip the main workout and do one of these instead): SANDBAG
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, COUCH STRETCH
POST: COOL DOWN FLOW, QUADS/IT BAND
PROGRAM A
WARM UP
BOX JUMP WARM UP
SQUAT WARM UP
SHOULDER WARM UP
WORKOUT
5 Rounds
30 Wall Balls
30 DB Push Press
30 Box Jumps
Suggested Weight/Height Men: 18-20# Ball // 40# DBs // 20-24" Box
Suggested Weight/Height Women: 13-15# Ball // 25# DBs // 16-20" Box
Score: Total Time
Goal: 25-30 Min (35 Min Cut Off Today)
COACHES NOTES
Ouch! All three of these movements place considerable demand on the lower body, even the push press if you are doing it right. Make sure you warm up thoroughly. You are doing 150 reps of each movement so moving well should be a top priority. Break up the wall balls early, try to do each round in 1-3 sets. Choose a load on the push presses that you can complete sets of at least 10 the whole way. For the box jumps, find a smooth steady pace. 30 jumps should should take 1:30-2:00.
WALL BALLS
Hold the ball at your chest with the elbows tucked in. Feet under the shoulders with heels down. Chest up and belly tight! Reach the butt back and down. Keep the heels down. Drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No plopping or rounding! Use the power from your legs to help throw the ball!
When you catch it. Catch first and then squat.
For the wall balls the ideal target height is roughly 9-10', but whatever you can make work is fine! If you have low ceilings or no ball you can sub lightweight thrusters. We prefer either a single heavy dumbbell (like the video) or 2 light dumbbells/bar.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lower Target Height
Single DB Thruster
DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at the shoulders. Feet are between hip and shoulder width apart. Chest up. Belly tight. Keep your heels down, let your knees track forward as you dip your hip. Chest stays lifted. Stand up fast. As the DBs pop up off the shoulders, press straight up to lock out.
Finish with biceps by the ears. Standing tall. Locked out elbows. Belly tight.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lighter weight
BOX JUMPS
For the box jumps, choose a height that you are comfortable with. Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in! Stand all the way up on your box/bench. You may also sub step ups or lunges. Or, if you don't have something to jump ON - find something to jump OVER!
We would love to see you actually jump if possible! Even if you are jumping on a few stacked bumper plates or over your laundry basket!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Step Ups
Jump Overs
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
BOX JUMP WARM UP
SQUAT WARM UP
OVERHEAD WARM UP
WORKOUT
5 Rounds
30 Wall Balls
30 Barbell Push Press
30 Box Jumps
Suggested Weight/Height Men: 18-20# Ball // 75# Bar // 20-24" Box
Suggested Weight/Height Women: 13-15# Ball // 55# Bar // 16-20" Box
Score: Total Time
Goal: 25-30 Min (35 Min Cut Off Today)
COACHES NOTES
Ouch! All three of these movements place considerable demand on the lower body, even the push press if you are doing it right. Make sure you warm up thoroughly. You are doing 150 reps of each movement so moving well should be a top priority. Break up the wall balls early, try to do each round in 1-3 sets. Choose a load on the push presses that you can complete sets of at least 10 the whole way. For the box jumps, find a smooth steady pace. 30 jumps should should take 1:30-2:00.
WALL BALLS
Hold the ball at your chest with the elbows tucked in. Feet under the shoulders with heels down. Chest up and belly tight! Reach the butt back and down. Keep the heels down. Drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No plopping or rounding! Use the power from your legs to help throw the ball!
When you catch it. Catch first and then squat.
For the wall balls the ideal target height is roughly 9-10', but whatever you can make work is fine! If you have low ceilings or no ball you can sub lightweight thrusters. We prefer either a single heavy dumbbell (like the video) or 2 light dumbbells/bar.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lower Target Height
Single DB Thruster
Empty Barbell Thruster
BARBELL PUSH PRESS
Start with the bar on your shoulders and elbows high. Feet hip to shoulder width apart. Chest up, belly tight. Keep your heels down, let your knees track forward as you dip your hip. Chest stays lifted. Stand up fast. As the bar pops up off the shoulders, press straight up to lock out.
Finish standing tall, arms straight, biceps by the ears. Squeeze your butt and keep your belly tight.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lighter weight
BOX JUMPS
For the box jumps, choose a height that you are comfortable with. Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in! Stand all the way up on your box/bench. You may also sub step ups or lunges. Or, if you don't have something to jump ON - find something to jump OVER!
We would love to see you actually jump if possible! Even if you are jumping on a few stacked bumper plates or over your laundry basket!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Step Ups
Jump Overs
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
BOX JUMP WARM UP
SANDBAG UPPER BODY WARM UP
WORKOUT
5 Rounds
30 Wall Balls / 20 Sandbag Thrusters
30 Sandbag Push Press
30 Box Jumps
Suggested Weight/Height Men: 18-20# Ball // 50-70# Bag // 20-24" Box
Suggested Weight/Height Women: 13-15# Ball // 25-50# Bag // 16-20" Box
Score: Total Time
Goal: 25-30 Min (35 Min Cut Off Today)
COACHES NOTES
Ouch! All three of these movements place considerable demand on the lower body, even the push press if you are doing it right. Make sure you warm up thoroughly. You are doing 150 reps of each movement so moving well should be a top priority. Break up the wall balls early, try to do each round in 1-3 sets. If you go with sandbag thrusters, remember that the reps are lower! The push presses should take about 1:30 so you may need to adjust the reps if working with a heavier bag. For the box jumps, find a smooth steady pace. 30 jumps should should take 1:30-2:00.
WALL BALLS
Hold the ball at your chest with the elbows tucked in. Feet under the shoulders with heels down. Chest up and belly tight! Reach the butt back and down. Keep the heels down. Drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No plopping or rounding! Use the power from your legs to help throw the ball!
When you catch it. Catch first and then squat.
For the wall balls the ideal target height is roughly 9-10', but whatever you can make work is fine! If you have low ceilings or no ball you can sub lightweight thrusters. We prefer either a single heavy dumbbell (like the video) or 2 light dumbbells/bar.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lower Target Height
Single DB Thruster
20 Sandbag Thrusters
SANDBAG PUSH PRESS
Start with your sandbag on the biceps with the elbows high. Feet are between hip and shoulder width apart. Chest up. Belly tight. Keep your heels down, let your knees track forward as you dip your hip. Chest stays lifted. Stand up fast. As the bag pops up off the shoulders, press straight up to lock out.
Finish with biceps by the ears. Standing tall. Locked out elbows. Belly tight.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Adjust the reps if working with a heavier bag, to fit the movement time window
Shoulder to Shoulder Push Press
BOX JUMPS
For the box jumps, choose a height that you are comfortable with. Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in! Stand all the way up on your box/bench. You may also sub step ups or lunges. Or, if you don't have something to jump ON - find something to jump OVER!
We would love to see you actually jump if possible! Even if you are jumping on a few stacked bumper plates or over your laundry basket!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Step Ups
Jump Overs
Thruster/Wallball
To focus on managing proper posture, breathing mechanics, core pressurization, and/or joint stability, sub: DB/WB Thruster, Lower Target Wall Ball Toss, Box/Target Supported Squat for Wall Ball, DB Goblet Squat + Press, or Air Squat
Box Jump
This is going to be all about managing the impact and pressure to your core and pelvic floor. If you feel any heaviness or pain in the pelvic floor or surrounding areas (i.e. tailbone, lower back, pubic symphysis) or if you notice symptoms like leaking pee, please consider adapting your approach or modifying the movement. The SHIFT options for smaller Jump/Skip Overs are good for helping you achieve the stimulus with a little less impact. You can ALWAYS substitute Step Ups if you want zero impact or even KB Swings if you want to get a little more explosive with your hips. For pregnant mamas, please remember that if you are unsure if you can complete the movement because of balance, strength, or coordination it may not be worth the risk of potentially falling or busting up your shins! For mamas further along in their Postpartum you can try a lower height of box to practice that two foot take off and landing without the extra impact. Focus on your breath and posture throughout the movement and do less reps if that helps you concentrate on good technique and awareness in your body.
Overhead Press
Focus on proper alignment of your pelvis and spine. If you find yourself over extending in your back or coning in your belly sub less weight, Strict Press, Seated Strict Press, or even Front Raises.